ιδρύματα
Wordform Details
Translation: institutionestablishmentfoundation
Part of Speech: noun
Inflection Type:
neuterpluralnominativeIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: ίδρυμα
Translation: institution; foundation; establishment (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἵδρυμα (hídryma), derived from the verb ἱδρύω (hidryō) meaning 'to establish, to found, to set up'. The root is related to the concept of setting something firmly in place. The word has maintained its core meaning of 'an established organization' from ancient times to modern Greek.
Example Usage
Το Ίδρυμα Ωνάση είναι ένα σημαντικό πολιτιστικό ίδρυμα στην Ελλάδα.
The Onassis Foundation is an important cultural institution in Greece.
Σπουδάζει σε ένα ιδιωτικό εκπαιδευτικό ίδρυμα.
He studies at a private educational institution.
Το ίδρυμα προσφέρει υποτροφίες σε αριστούχους φοιτητές.
The foundation offers scholarships to outstanding students.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'ίδρυμα' as something that has been 'rooted' or 'established' firmly - like a foundation.
- The 'ιδρ-' root sounds a bit like 'hydra' - imagine an institution with many departments like the many heads of a hydra.
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Cultural Context
In Greece, 'ίδρυμα' is commonly used to refer to various types of institutions, including educational establishments (universities, colleges), cultural organizations, research centers, and charitable foundations. Many prominent cultural and educational organizations in Greece have 'Ίδρυμα' in their official names.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While 'ίδρυμα' refers to the institution itself, 'ίδρυση' means 'establishment' or 'founding' (the act of establishing).
Confused word:
Η ίδρυση του πανεπιστημίου έγινε το 1837.
The founding of the university took place in 1837.
Notes: Both words come from the same verb 'ιδρύω' (to establish).
Mnemonic: 'Ίδρυμα' ends with '-μα' which often forms nouns representing the result of an action, while 'ίδρυση' ends with '-ση' which often forms nouns representing the action itself.